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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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